Winning blow: rook to f7 (f3·2)
c9-22278Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Rf7+ Kxf7 25. Nxd6+ Kf6 26. Qxg4 Rxg4 27. Nxc8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on f7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.0).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+2.4).
- Stunning! queen to g4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- Great move! knight to c8 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf7, then Nxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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